Use real-time text (RTT) during calls
Not all carriers and countries support this feature.
Real-time text (RTT) lets you use text to communicate during a phone call. Your phone sends
text as you type and the recipient can read your message while you write.
RTT:
• Uses call minutes, just like a voice call
• Doesn't require additional accessories
Your phone is automatically able to receive RTT calls. For outgoing calls, you can set them to
begin as R
TT instead of waiting for the call to connect as a voice call:
1.
Touch
.
2.
Touch >
Settings > Accessibility.
3. Touch
Real Time Text > Always visible.
To make a call with RTT:
1.
Touch
.
2.
Open a contact, enter a number on the keypad, or find an entry in , and touch .
3. After the other person answers, enter a message in the text field.
The text that you enter is visible to the other person as you type.
4. During a call, you can:
•
Mute the call. RTT includes audio, so if you don't want to share your audio, touch >
.
•
Add a call, or switch to voice. Touch to see options.
5.
To end the call, touch .
Set up TTY device
For text-based communication, you can use text messaging and email.
If you prefer to connect to a TTY device:
1.
Touch .
2.
Touch >
Settings > Accessibility > TTY mode.
3. Select a mode:
• TTY Full: Type and read text on your TTY device.
Set up phone : Accessibility settings 12